Years ago,
at its inception, the Internal Revenue Service, was duly deputized
as the primary government agency responsible for collecting all
personal and business taxes. The IRS, as it is referred to by most,
has, over the years, grown into a mammoth operation. Steadily and
methodically expanding, and with the use of new technology, has
become very, very proficient at keeping track of what working Americans
earn, and conversely, how much earnings should be returned to feed
the king’s coffers. With so many financial transactions now recorded
electronically, it is very difficult indeed to conceal real income
and avoid any tax liability. The long tentacles of the IRS have
extended into the purses and pockets of every working stiff. These
tentacles act like powerful vacuum hoses, sucking every last penny
they possibly can in order keep the wasteful wheels of government
grinding away . But apparently the government needs even more from
us. So now, in addition to employees of the IRS collecting tax revenue
from us, another group of government extortionists has been deputized
to perform this task. ; the men and women of law enforcement. Yes
folks, cops have become the new ugly face of taxation here in America.

Two years
ago I happened to be near a municipal court building in southern
California that dealt solely with traffic infractions; no criminal
cases were heard here. Out of curiosity , and having a little free
time, I decided to sit in one of the courtrooms and observe the
proceedings. Straightaway, I was amazed at how crowded all four
courtrooms were. This was a Thursday morning at about 9:00 am, and
all four of them were busy attending to overflow crowds. The place
was really jammed; the walls lined with all manner of folk; cash
and checkbooks in hand , waiting impatiently to lay payment at the
foot of the king. I randomly chose one of the courts without thought,
and was lucky to find a seat in the rear. I sat there for the next
hour as case , after case, after case, after case was called up
to the judge. What I witnessed was astounding.